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<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's Happening at Enterprise Public School?</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The count down to the holidays is on. The snow has arrived and students are busy at recess making snow forts and other snow structures. We have enjoyed a wonderful school dinner this week and we would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all of the families that sent in food items for our meal. We had a great kitchen crew, servers and a fleet of people who cooked the turkeys. A special thank you to Mrs. Dowker for organizing the event. All staff and students were invited to sit down and share a meal together. The event was enjoyed by all. Thank you to everyone! </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This month we are lucky enough to have 2 bands come and visit our school. We have enjoyed a performance by the Napanee District Secondary School band and tomorrow the Sydenham High School band is coming. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please join us for our December concert on Thursday, December 18th at 5:30.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">News from Parent Council</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our Parent Council Elf sale will be held this </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thursday and Friday.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Thank you to everyone who brought in donations for our sale. The gifts will be priced at $1 and $2. We will try to keep the limit to a list of 5 people per child. We will allow students to visit twice and buy more if time and inventory allows. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next Parent Council meeting is Tuesday, February 10th at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. Please reach out to the office if you would like to be sent a link to the meeting. If you would like to follow our Facebook page you can find us here </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F16nndBG7SS%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr&data=05%7C02%7Cbockingj%40limestone.on.ca%7C621a169223774c2039b708ddfb9318c3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638943331411668754%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dQTEzT4NQCUNjRovaWloojhVclTmQ2%2FbGLmBlXW4AY4%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/share/16nndBG7SS/?mibextid=wwXIfr</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a7c57998-5a2e-4c0f-81a1-db0c5a06dfe0" alt="Elfsale" width="406" height="526" style="width:406px;height:526px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skating</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year the grade 1-8 classes will be going skating at the Stone Mills Recreation Centre on December 17th and again on January 15th. Please fill out the permission form on School Day. If your child does not have skates and a helmet, please let the school or their teacher know and we can help coordinate borrowing of equipment. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December Spirit Week</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/7a9ec150-79e6-464c-a04e-03ff19e6b3f5" alt="IMG 1151" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important dates</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 11th and 12th: SAC Elf sale</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 11th: Pizza hot lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 17th: Skating (grades 1-8)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 18th: Holiday concert @5:30</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 60px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spaghetti hot lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 19th: Pajama day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 13th: Swim to Survive (grade 3s)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 15th: Skating</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 21st: Gould Lake (grades ¾ and 4/5)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 22</span><sup style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span>nd</span></sup><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> : Bus safety presentation</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">January 30th: PA Day</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="457" height="339" style="width:457px;height:339px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day Schedule</span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/Learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:45 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:55 to 10:35 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:35 to 10:55 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:55 to 11:15 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:15 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minutes learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:55 to 1:15 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:15-1:35 p.m.</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:35 to 3:15 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">News from the Community</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/da1bb102-114f-4324-a4d6-3070a4c3e9f9" alt="IMG 1152" width="330" height="443" style="width:330px;height:443px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/school-aged-children.aspx#vision" target="_blank" title="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses"><img src="/images/e83065a0-4dd9-4282-90df-d3ca3c7bc4c4" alt="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" width="375" height="365" style="width:375px;height:365px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/immunization-records-and-reporting.aspx" target="_blank" title="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert"><img src="/images/4c8e9a61-bc9d-484a-ba31-74b2e04924e5" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="396" height="535" style="width:396px;height:535px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
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What's Happening at Enterprise Public School
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's Happening at Enterprise Public School?</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November brought a lot of fun and learning to our school community. We had three artists visit and work with our grades 1-8 students. David Archibald helped the grades 1/2 and 3/4 students write a song while two drummers conducted an interactive workshop with our grade 4/5 and 6/7/8 classes. The Indigenous team came to do a beading workshop with the grade 3-8 students, as we learned about Treaties.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mrs. Ryan's class has been learning about 3D printing this week with staff from the central board office. They will soon be all set to teach the rest of the school this skill. We are enjoying the 3D printer that was purchased last year by our SAC. Thank you so much!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please see the list of events coming up below. We will be skating, having an Elf sale, a school turkey dinner and are looking forward to our December assembly.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">News from Parent Council</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next Parent Council meeting is Thursday, November 27th at 6:00 pm (virtual). Everyone is welcome. Please reach out to the office if you would like to be sent a link to the meeting. If you would like to follow our Facebook page you can find us here </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F16nndBG7SS%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr&data=05%7C02%7Cbockingj%40limestone.on.ca%7C621a169223774c2039b708ddfb9318c3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638943331411668754%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dQTEzT4NQCUNjRovaWloojhVclTmQ2%2FbGLmBlXW4AY4%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/share/16nndBG7SS/?mibextid=wwXIfr</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/a7c57998-5a2e-4c0f-81a1-db0c5a06dfe0" alt="Elfsale" width="406" height="526" style="width:406px;height:526px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Skating</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year the grade 1-8 classes will be going skating at the Stone Mills Recreation Centre on December 17th and again in January. If your child does not have skates and a helmet, please let the school or their teacher know and we can help coordinate borrowing of equipment.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important dates</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 27th : Pizza Hot lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 60px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">SAC meeting at 6 pm (virtual)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 28th: Donut day (SAC)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 3rd: NDSS band performance @9:15</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 4th: Poinsettias delivered</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 60px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chicken Finger Hot lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 5th: Jingle Bell walk</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 8th: Turkey dinner</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 11th and 12th: SAC Elf sale</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 11th: Pizza hot lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 17th: Skating (grades 1-8)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 18th: Holiday concert @5:30</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 60px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spaghetti hot lunch</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="457" height="339" style="width:457px;height:339px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day Schedule</span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/Learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:45 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:55 to 10:35 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:35 to 10:55 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:55 to 11:15 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:15 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minutes learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:55 to 1:15 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:15-1:35 p.m.</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:35 to 3:15 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">News from the Community</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/39d29e53-199d-4875-83fa-48dfbd9322c8" alt="cbe6fa1d 5a2d 4bc7 a471 504693ab8524" width="358" height="375" style="width:358px;height:375px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/school-aged-children.aspx#vision" target="_blank" title="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses"><img src="/images/e83065a0-4dd9-4282-90df-d3ca3c7bc4c4" alt="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" width="375" height="365" style="width:375px;height:365px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/immunization-records-and-reporting.aspx" target="_blank" title="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert"><img src="/images/4c8e9a61-bc9d-484a-ba31-74b2e04924e5" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="396" height="535" style="width:396px;height:535px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
2025-11-26 13:27:54.997 +0000 UTC
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What's Happening at Enterprise Public School
<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What's Happening at Enterprise Public School?</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">October was a great month at EPS. Our soccer and cross country teams competed in both local and district meets. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The month was filled with festivities leading up to Halloween. Spirit week, pumpkin carving and Monster Mystery bags were enjoyed by all.</span></p><div data-lexical-layout-container="true" style="grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; display: grid;"><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/eec5d580-577f-4656-9abe-576c10c981b1" alt="6624253483682057093" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p></div><div class="editor-layoutItem"><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/0a15079b-5ac5-42f6-a497-f16f73c5794e" alt="IMG 1027 copy" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p></div></div><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you!</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We would like to send a big thank you to the Stone Mills Minor Hockey Association. They recently donated $1,000 to our school, which will be used to restock our physical education equipment. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">News from Parent Council</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next Parent Council meeting is November 25th at 6:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. If you would like to follow our Facebook page you can find us here </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F16nndBG7SS%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr&data=05%7C02%7Cbockingj%40limestone.on.ca%7C621a169223774c2039b708ddfb9318c3%7Ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7C0%7C0%7C638943331411668754%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dQTEzT4NQCUNjRovaWloojhVclTmQ2%2FbGLmBlXW4AY4%3D&reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/share/16nndBG7SS/?mibextid=wwXIfr</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Student Census</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/becc23c9-afd2-4866-9db8-b631315a8275" alt="2025 10 21 Student Census Social and Newsletter" width="312" height="312" style="width:312px;height:312px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone is committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for all students. To help us better understand how students’ identities and experiences relate to their achievement and well-being, we are launching our second See Yourself in Limestone Student Census Survey this fall.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The census is a voluntary and confidential survey for students in Grades 4 to 12, running from November 24 to 28, 2025. It gathers information about students’ identities and their experiences at school. This data is then paired with academic information to help us understand what school is like for different groups of students.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important information for families:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· The survey is optional.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Responses are confidential and students can skip any questions they do not wish to answer.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Students will complete the survey during class time.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">· Students who do not participate will be provided with an alternative activity.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families who do not want their student(s) to complete the survey must contact their school principal by Friday, November 14, 2025. Opting out means the student will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By better understanding students’ identities and experiences, we can remove barriers and better support students in accessing what they need to succeed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the Student Census and how it supports equity in Limestone: limestone.on.ca/student_census </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Important dates</strong></b></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 11th: Remembrance Day assembly at 11:00</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 12th/13th: Indigenous beading</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 13th: Progress reports home</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Pizza hot lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 14th: PA day</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 16th: Hamburger hot lunch orders due</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 19th: David Archibald song writing workshop</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 20th: Hamburger hot lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 60px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Popcorn orders due</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 60px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Donut orders due</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 21st: Drumming workshop</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 23rd: Poinsettia orders due</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 60px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot lunch orders due until winter break</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 25th: SAC meeting at 6:00</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 60px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Hot Dog lunch (SAC)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 27th : Pizza Hot lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">November 28th: Donut day (SAC)</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 3rd: NDSS band performance @9:15</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 4th: Poinsettias delivered</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 60px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chicken Finger Hot lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 5th: Jingle Bell walk</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 8th: Turkey dinner</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 11th and 12th: SAC Elf sale</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 11th: Pizza hot lunch</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 15th: Photo retakes</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">December 18th: Holiday concert @5:30</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 60px;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Spaghetti hot lunch</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">2025-2026 LDSB School Year Calendar</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/7291ab76-99b5-43a1-8f2b-edaade7c53e8/2025-04-07-LDSB%20School%20Year%20Calendar-2025-2026.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">PDF version of the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is available online</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/1161a439-a52c-4144-ad44-b2b141f1f967" alt="2025 2026 LDSB School Year Calendar" width="457" height="339" style="width:457px;height:339px;display:inline-block"></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School Day Schedule</span></h2><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Time</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Activity/Learning block</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:45 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supervision begins on the yard</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">8:55 to 10:35 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:35 to 10:55 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">10:55 to 11:15 a.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">11:15 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minutes learning block</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">12:55 to 1:15 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nutrition break</span></p></td></tr><tr><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:15-1:35 p.m.</strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Recess</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">1:35 to 3:15 p.m.</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">100-minute learning block</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">News from the Community</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/39d29e53-199d-4875-83fa-48dfbd9322c8" alt="cbe6fa1d 5a2d 4bc7 a471 504693ab8524" width="358" height="375" style="width:358px;height:375px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/61e3306b-56d1-4f79-9243-af4b98f4bcc7" alt="Youth Services Fair NDSS 1 " width="379" height="428" style="width:379px;height:428px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/school-aged-children.aspx#vision" target="_blank" title="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses"><img src="/images/e83065a0-4dd9-4282-90df-d3ca3c7bc4c4" alt="2025 10 01 newsletter insert does your student need glasses" width="375" height="365" style="width:375px;height:365px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><figure><a href="https://www.kflaph.ca/en/health-topics/immunization-records-and-reporting.aspx" target="_blank" title="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert"><img src="/images/4c8e9a61-bc9d-484a-ba31-74b2e04924e5" alt="2025 10 20 Child due Routine Immunizations newsletter insert" width="396" height="535" style="width:396px;height:535px;display:inline-block"></a></figure></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>
2025-11-09 18:21:41.59 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Enterprise Public School, a small rural school with a big rural spirit! We offer Kindergarten to Grade 8 students a learning environment in which everyone knows their name. Students interact with their peers from all grades on a daily basis on the playground and in classrooms. Our intermediate students are active school volunteers. Our playground is expansive with a wealth of play structures and equipment. Our daily intramural program offers activity to students of all grades during the lunch hour recess. Our school staff is committed to celebrating personal and collective achievements in a caring and supportive environment. We're proud of our school and our amazing community. Enterprise is twinned with Tamworth Public School and shares school administration.
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View All NewsMessage from the Director - December 17, 2025
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope this message finds you well as we approach the end of the last school week of 2025 and the upcoming holiday season. I wanted to share a few updates with you before we head into the Winter Break:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">EQAO Results</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Ministry of Education recently released the 2024-2025 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results, and we are proud to share that Limestone achieved its strongest performance in four years, with gains across every testing category.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s results align with provincial outcomes in many areas and show notable improvements in others, including among specific student groups. In fact, Limestone’s performance is at or above the provincial average in nearly all measures.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">These accomplishments reflect the collective efforts of Limestone’s educators, Educational Assistants, program teams, and school leaders—along with the commitment and support of students and families across the district. I am deeply proud of the dedication shown by Limestone staff, students, and families in achieving these results.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">More information on EQAO results is </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/limestone-s-eqao-results-improve-across-all-categories-20251205185556" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available on Limestone’s website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, including a </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/2a916cd2-b224-4a93-a4b3-b0a57ae98e62/Letter-to-Parents-EQAO-Dec-3-2025.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">letter to families from Minister of Education, Paul Calandra</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 8 Information Nights</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board is hosting Grade 8 Parent Information Nights at secondary schools across the region for families and students. These events include a special presentation about the school, its programs, and the registration process.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information nights are also a great opportunity to learn about the wide variety of programs available for secondary students in Limestone—including expanded opportunities, French immersion, the International Baccalaureate program, and more. We are very proud of the range and choice of different secondary programs we provide to the communities we serve.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Upcoming </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/grade-8-information-nights-20251208194333" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">information night dates can be found on Limestone’s website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Inclement Weather Reminder/Tri-Board Transportation Reminder</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are now well into the inclement weather season and have already experienced some transportation cancellation days. Our transportation partner, Tri-Board Student Transportation Services (Tri-Board), works closely with school bus companies to determine whether it is safe to operate on days with adverse weather.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">School buses function differently than family vehicles, and sometimes, even when roads seem safe for cars, conditions are not suitable for buses. Given the geographic size of our district, weather can vary significantly from one region to another. As a result, cancellations may affect only certain areas while others remain unaffected.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We understand that transportation cancellations can be disruptive for families, but safety is always Tri-Board’s top priority for the 30,000-plus students who ride the bus each day. </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/prepare-for-winter-related-bus-delays-and-cancellations--20251020203640" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about how to prepare for winter weather and manage bus cancellation days on our website.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available designed to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to learn more. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director’s Annual Report 2024-2025</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Director’s Annual Report offers a concise overview of the teaching and learning that occurred across the Limestone District School Board during the 2024-2025 school year. It highlights ongoing progress toward the Board’s strategic priorities, shares student achievement data, and showcases key initiatives and accomplishments from across the district and is </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/director-s-annual-report-2024-2025-" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">available on Limestone’s website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope all Limestone families enjoy a restful winter break filled with time with those who matter most in your lives. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back to school on Monday, January 5, 2026, ready for an exciting new year of learning.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p>
2025-12-17 21:30:52.297 +0000 UTC
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Limestone’s EQAO Results Improve Across All Categories
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Limestone District School Board (LDSB) has achieved its strongest Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) performance in four years, with gains in </strong></b><u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">every testing category</strong></b></u><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> for the 2024-2025 school year. LDSB’s EQAO results align with provincial outcomes in many areas, while showing notable improvements in others and among specific student groups. Limestone’s 2024-2025 results are at, or above, the provincial average in almost all measures.</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results show an upward trend and momentum across all eight areas of assessment for students in Grades 3, 6, 9, and 10, including those with special education needs, underscoring the Board’s intention of making a positive difference in the lives of every student, in every classroom, in every school. </strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"These results reflect the daily dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program teams, and school leaders,” says Krishna Burra, LDSB Director of Education. “I want to acknowledge the efforts of those who have focused on implementing evidence-informed practices, providing targeted supports, and collaborating across schools to ensure student achievement and success.” </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The elementary school report provides assessments of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics written by students in Grades 3 and 6. The secondary school report provides similar information relating to the Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT). </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results at a Glance </span></h2><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 Improvements:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> LDSB students showed a 5% to 8% increase in Reading, Writing, and Math, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math, outperforming provincial averages. Students with special education needs improved by 8% to 9% in these subjects. </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 Gains:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Achievement rose in all areas, with 88% meeting Reading standards, 87% in Writing, and 51% in Math, matching or exceeding provincial rates. Students with special education needs made significant advances, especially in Writing with a 22% increase. </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9 and 10 Results:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> LDSB’s Grade 9 Math scores were slightly below provincial levels but increased by 5% from the previous year, with students with special education needs performing better than students with similar needs in other jurisdictions. The Grade 10 OSSLT saw 95% participation and 84% success, a 3% rise, with continued improvement among students with special education needs. </span></li></ul><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 EQAO Results </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3 student achievement saw a 5% to 8% increase in all subject areas in Limestone, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results, with 75% meeting the provincial standard in Reading, 65% in Writing, and 65% in Math. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results for the province showed a slight increase from the previous year for all Grade 3 subjects and were slightly lower than Limestone across Grade 3 assessment subjects. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This new data shows improvement in all subjects, with Math achievement showing the most significant difference for students in Grade 3. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Of significant note are the gains in achievement in Grade 3 Reading, Writing, and Mathematics made by Limestone students with special education needs – up 9%, 8%, and 9% respectively, compared to the 2023/24 assessment results. </span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 EQAO Results </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6 student achievement in Limestone also continues to build momentum with improvements in all subject areas. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Reading, 88% of students met provincial standard in 2024/25 – an increase of 9% from the 2023/24 assessment and a higher rate than the province for 2024/25. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results in Writing showed an increase of 14% over the previous assessment year, with 87% of students meeting provincial standard, at a higher rate than the province. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In Math, results were equal to the province, with 51% of students meeting the provincial standard, an increase of 11% for Limestone compared to the previous assessment year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Like the Grade 3 assessment results, achievement in all subject areas for students in Grade 6 with special education needs in Limestone has increased, with significant gains in Reading and Writing by 12% and 22%, respectively, since the 2023/24 assessment. This increase in achievement for students in Grade 6 with special education needs is higher than the province by 3% to 10% across all subject areas. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Limestone students and staff have worked hard to achieve these gains across Reading, Writing, and Mathematics, including the strong improvements for students with special education needs,” says Burra. “The momentum we are seeing is the result of consistent, evidence‑informed practice—targeted instruction, early interventions, collaborative professional learning, and a sharp focus on what happens in classrooms every day. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“We are proud of this progress, and we are committed to sustaining it by continuing the practices that work and adjusting where they do not,” he adds. “Our goal remains steady improvement over time, not one‑year spikes, for every student, in every classroom, in every school.” </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary Assessment (administered in Grade 3): </span></h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Area of Assessment </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reading </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">75% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">74% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Writing </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">65% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">65% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematics </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">65% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">64% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Junior Assessment (administered in Grade 6): </span></h3><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Area of Assessment </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reading </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">88% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">86% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Writing </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">87% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">85% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematics </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">51% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">51% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grades 9 and 10 EQAO Results </span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Results for Grade 9 Math in Limestone are slightly lower compared to the provincial results. For all participating students in the Grade 9 Math assessment, 55% achieved the provincial standard in Limestone, and 58% achieved the provincial standard provincially. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s Grade 9 Math results increased by 5% as compared to last year. Results for students with special education needs achieving the provincial standard are higher than the province at 34% for Limestone, compared to 32% for the province. </span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Mathematics Assessment </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 20px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 321px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 9 Math </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 85px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">55% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 113px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">58% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Grade 9 Mathematics continues to be a priority area,” says Steve Hedderson, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Human Resources and Curriculum and Program Services: Math and FSL. “Limestone’s five‑point improvement year‑over‑year shows the work is taking hold. We are deepening supports in Grade 9 Math—explicit instruction, daily practice, and timely interventions—and aligning professional learning so teachers have the tools they need. We are focused on building Math confidence and competency for every student.” </span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test - Administered in Grade 10: </span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This year, 95% of first-time eligible students wrote the test in Limestone, compared to 94% of students in the province. With this high participation rate, 84% of all students in Limestone were successful, an increase of 3% compared to the 2023/24 school year. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OSSLT results for students with special education needs continue to show an improvement for the 2024/25 year, with 65% of Limestone students being successful on the assessment. </span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 10 OSSLT </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB </strong></b></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Province </strong></b></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Participation Rate </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">95% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">94% </span></p></td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 282px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Success Rate </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 97px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">84% </span></p></td><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 117px; background-color: transparent; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">85% </span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“Strong Grade 10 Literacy outcomes begin with strong participation,” says Stephanie Sartor, LDSB Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Program Services: Literacy Focus. “With 95% writing and 84% successful, up three points from last year, we are encouraged by the trajectory, including the continued improvement for students with special education needs. Literacy is a shared responsibility across subjects, and we will keep pairing explicit instruction with targeted supports so every learner can demonstrate success.” </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Students in all publicly funded schools in Ontario are required to write provincial assessments, administered by EQAO, a provincial body that tests students’ skills in Literacy in Grades 3, 6, and 10 and Math skills in Grades 3, 6, and 9 in relation to Ontario curriculum expectations. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Successful completion of the Literacy requirement is one of the requirements to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The EQAO assessments have undergone significant updates, with the newer digital assessments offered entirely online through a digital platform for students over the past four years. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">“The dedication of Limestone educators, educational assistants, program team members, and school leaders will remain foundational to continued efforts moving forward,” says Burra. </span></p>
2025-12-05 19:00:45.215 +0000 UTC
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Education Minister Calandra's Letter to Parents - EQAO and Student Achievement Advisory Body
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The following message by the Honourable Paul Calandra, Ontario Minister of Education, is for parents and guardians regarding EQAO results and the appointment of a Student Achievement Advisory Body.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please select the following link to read (PDF): </span><a href="/documents/2a916cd2-b224-4a93-a4b3-b0a57ae98e62/Letter-to-Parents-EQAO-Dec-3-2025.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Letter to Parents and Guardians</span></a></p>
2025-12-03 16:57:22.383 +0000 UTC
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Land Acknowledgement
The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their culture and celebrate their commitment to this land.